Royal Edinburgh Ticket

Book this Royal Edinburgh Ticket to explore the key attractions of Edinburgh over 48 hours, including the Castle, the Royal Yacht, and the Palace, using a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Details

This ticket includes access to:

Edinburgh CastleRoyal Yacht BritanniaHolyroodhouse PalaceUnlimited journeys on three Edinburgh sightseeing bus routes

How it Works

The ticket is valid for 48 hours from first use. For instance, if activated on Monday at 12 pm, it will be valid until 11:59 am Wednesday.

Ticket Collection

Redeem the voucher at the St. Andrew Square sightseeing bus stop to access the Royal Edinburgh Ticket benefits.

Royal Edinburgh Ticket Schedule

Edinburgh Castle

Open daily:

April 1 - September 30: 9:30 am to 6 pm (final admission at 5 pm)October 1 - March 31: 9:30 am to 5 pm (final admission at 4 pm)

Royal Yacht Britannia

Open daily:

January - March: 10 am to 5 pm (final admission at 3 pm)April - August: 9:30 am to 6 pm (final admission at 4 pm)September: 10 am to 6 pm (final admission at 4 pm)October: 10 am to 5:30 pm (final admission at 3:30 pm)November - December: 10 am to 5 pm (final admission at 3 pm)

Holyroodhouse Palace

November 1 - March 31: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm (final admission at 3:15 pm)April 1 - October 31: 9:30 am to 6 pm (final access at 4:30 pm)

The palace is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June to October. Closed from May 16-25 and June 27 - July 5. Access to The King's Gallery will be provided during closures.

Edinburgh Tour Schedule

The bus operates daily from April 2 - October 28, 9:06 am to 5:54 pm, every 12 minutes.

Regal Tour Schedule

The bus operates daily from April 2 - October 28, 9 am to 5:30 pm, every 15 minutes.

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Schedule

The bus operates daily from April 2 - October 28, 9 am to 6 pm, every 10-12 minutes.

All schedules are subject to change.